Richard E. Bettez

BETTEZ, Richard E., 74, of Coventry, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at Riverview Healthcare Community.

He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline A. (LeBrun) Bettez, they had been married for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Norman and Jeanne (Auger) Bettez.  He was a resident of Coventry for most of his life.

Mr. Bettez was employed with John Hancock Insurance Company for over twenty years before retiring in 1986 as a district manager.  In 1989 he and his wife, Jackie, purchased the Phenix Hotel in West Warwick.  He was a Vietnam era Navy Veteran and was a Native American history enthusiast.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Lisa A. Hazard of Hope and Michelle R. Bettez of Coventry; three grandsons, Curtis, Ryan and Nathan and a brother, Ronald F. Bettez and his wife Claudia of Griswold, CT.

A private funeral service will be held in the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick followed by interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick.  In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701in his memory would be appreciated.  Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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